miscalculation
Example Sentences
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But the visit showed a surprising alignment of visions between the U.S. and Chinese presidents, embracing fierce competition that avoids miscalculation and conflict.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
That was a miscalculation, born of limitless arrogance and boundless stupidity.
From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026
One official highlighted the risks of that Russian strategy leading to a miscalculation -which could spark a military confrontation.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
Macquarie assigns a “medium probability” of modest escalation from here, “but a low probability for a return to a large-scale conflict, absent a serious miscalculation by either side.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
We have only a miscalculation to thank for it.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
